Security for Everyone

Use Anti-Spyware Software

If you need assistance implementing this step, please contact the ITU Support Center at (703) 993-8870.

• How?
  
  For Windows:
  The ITU Support Center web page includes a definition of Spyware.
  
  To protect yourself, you should download, install and use one of the following products. Each has it's own instructions included with it to get you up and running.
  • MalwareBytes AntiMalware
  • SpyBot Search and Destroy
  • SuperAntiSpyware
  
  For Mac:
  Macs are considerably less susceptible to spyware than Windows machines, as very little has been written to try and infiltrate the Mac system. However, you can purchase Mac versions of anti-spyware software at an Apple store, or order them through the Patriot Computer store if you find it to be necessary.
  
  
• Why? This software helps detect and protect you from malicious programs that can be downloaded without your knowledge from web sites you visit. Sometimes these evil web sites install keystroke logging programs on computers. Such programs capture your keystrokes; often they are looking for passwords you enter in order to access sensitive data on other systems. The stolen password may then be used to get data out of these other systems (e.g., your bank account data).